

Honors in Anthropology
Students desiring departmental honors in anthropology must:
1. achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher for all work in the major and a GPA of 3.0 or higher on all work taken at Skidmore;
2. obtain senior project approval from an anthropology faculty member willing to serve as their project advisor; and
3. earn a grade of at least A- on a completed senior project, whether it be for AN-369 (senior research paper) or AN-373 (senior thesis).
Students interested in pursuing a senior honors project should obtain further information from the department (see below for special permission forms). Students desiring departmental honors in sociology-anthropology must meet the requisite grade-point average and must earn a grade of at least A- on a senior honors project in either sociology or anthropology.
Guidelines for Pursuing an Anthropology Senior Honors Project: This pdf file outlines the guidelines for honors projects in anthropology. Students should consult with faculty advisors on the appropriate project.
Special Permission: To enroll in an anthropology honors course, students must complete and submit the proper special permission form to the Registrar's Office.